SUMMER CAMPS ARE HERE!
SINCE THE BEGINNING (2018)
OF GIRLS HAVE ATTENDED
2 OR MORE DRF PROGRAMS
GIRLS SERVED
SUMMER CAMPS
ABOUT DOTTIE ROSE FOUNDATION
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to set the standard in computer science education while bridging the gender gap in the technology field.
VISION STATEMENT
We envision a future where computer science education is accessible, inclusive, and equitable for all, regardless of gender, and a technology industry that values and benefits from the diverse perspectives and contributions of women.
LEARN MORE ABOUT DOTTIE ROSE FOUNDATION
MEET DR. SHARON JONES, OUR FOUNDER
WHAT ARE THEY SAYING?
Sharon was great about letting me know of opportunities my daughter might enjoy after she attended her first Dottie Rose event. The organization does a great job of helping their students feel comfortable while learning and having fun! The ice cream outting downtown was also a hit!
Parent
My daughter had an awesome experience at the Dottie Rose summer camp! She had an opportunity to learn about theatre at UNC Charlotte in a class taught by college professors. She also had an opportunity to learn about robotics and coding.
Parent
My experience with Dottie Rose foundation has been amazing. I get to learn new things and do a lot of things that I didn’t think I would do, but the dottie rose has really made me think about trying new things because ever since the first time I went, they have been telling me about other events and since I had so much fun the first time I agreed so I have been coming back ever since my first time with the Dottie Rose foundation.
Parent
Thank you so much! The girls had a blast and we are going to try to get them plugged into the camp this summer. Anytime I have all 3 girls sharing how fun something was and how much they learned we don’t have much feedback.
Parent
DRF has opened both of my daughter’s eyes to all the possibilities computer science and technology has to offer – all while having a blast! I am so grateful for all the camps and events DRF puts on that introduces such a fun, new world to these girls.
Parent
Both of my daughters have attended different events and both were wanting to know when the next event was taking place.
Parent
My daughter was done with coding. she felt like she had no more interest. Luckily her aunt signed her up and she was so elated. She enjoyed the classes and doing something different with her coding skills.
Parent
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
OUR PASSION FOR EDUCATION DRIVES US
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Are you passionate about education and opening doors for the next generation? We want you! Come volunteer to help us make our vision a reality. Join our team today!
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We enjoyed having the @telus board meet at Dunbar this morning. Their volunteer activity for the afternoon was helping us organize our Lego robotics in preparation for summer camp! A beautiful blend of funders donating their valuable time to us! Thank you!
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Heres a thumbs up to this Monday! Let`s get this week started!
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#mondaymotivation #mondaymood #charlotte #clt
We are excited to be a sponsor for the 6th annual Lake Norman IT Professionals Disc Golf Tournament + BBQ this year. Their vision is to meet IT professionals within our local community for learning, sharing, community outreach, leadership and professional growth. And their purpose is to facilitate various opportunities to connect, provide peer leadership, and networking and educational events. All things we at the Dottie Rose Foundation are thankful for and support! We hope to see you there!
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Have you met the founder of the Dottie Rose Foundation? Here she is! Dr. Sharon Jones
Dr. Jones has found her passion in education and has served as a Career and Technical Education teacher in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and Wake County Schools as well as a Sr. Technical Trainer with Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC). Additionally, she is a well-known industry teacher, trainer, and mentor working for organizations with like-minded missions and has taught courses in computer programming, web design, eCommerce, Computer Science Principles and SAS programming. Dr. Jones has presented and been published nationally and internationally on data analytics, educational practices and technology. Her book A Recipe for Success Using SAS University: How to Plan Your First Analytics Project is being used in curriculum and classrooms around the country. When not running the technology-world, Dr. Jones spends her time with her husband Ricky and two sons, Ethan and Dylan.
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Celebrating Asian American’s contribution in Technology! Today we want to acknowledge Jensen Huang. Born in Taiwan, his family moved to the states when Huang was nine years old. With an impressive degree from Oregon State University, he went on to receive his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.
Then comes his company... on his 30th birthday he co-founded Nvidia, where he is still the CEO. Nvidia has designed and produced many integral systems for graphic design & gaming, including the GPU.
“The GPU, our invention, is the engine of computer graphics and GPU deep learning has ignited modern AI — the next era of computing.”
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Thank you to @loweshomeimprovement for hosting the Dottie Rose Foundation students for the Girls in Tech Day! They received a presentation on why girls should consider a career in the tech field, did a “build an app” exercise, and another presentation from girls in tech who presented different tech functional areas. The students were also able to have a speed networking event with other women in the tech field. An amazing experience that these girls won`t forget!
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#girlsintech #lowes #stemeducationforkids
In the words of our Executive Director, Jillian:
“Dottie Rose Foundation summer camps start in a little over a month and we would love for you to come volunteer with us! Volunteers like you play a crucial role in making our summer camps a success. Whether you have expertise in a specific STEM field or simply a passion for empowering young minds, there are plenty of ways to get involved! By joining us this summer, you’ll not only make a difference in the lives of young girls but also contribute to building a more inclusive and diverse tech industry for the future.
Please sign up at the link in our bio.
Together, we can inspire the next generation of tech leaders and change-makers! #bettertogether #computerscience #girlsintech”
We have some amazing team members and board members at the Dottie Rose Foundation! We were missing some members but we are thankful for all the hard work and dedication that our team and board members provide throughout the year!
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